DIY Banner Ideas

I’m gonna come out and say it, and I don’t think anyone will disagree: if it’s on a banner, somehow, I know it’s really worth celebrating! And whether it’s for a surprise-birthday-soiree or a just-because-it’s-Wednesday kind of gathering, these DIY banner ideas are going to make your next function way more festive and fun!

Supplies for DIY Banners

One of the beauties of the banner is that it gives off that extra special vibe by being unique to the person or celebration at hand. This means that creating custom banners is a particular labor of love—one that can be made infinitely more simple and straightforward with the right supplies. This is why we are so excited about our Party Banners die set. It’s the perfect foundation for a banner of practically any style or size, with the individual dies ranging from 7” down to one small enough to fit on a card! Its versatility is unmatched, as you can size up or down based on what type of DIY banner you want to create (think—is it the focal point for the birthday girl or the cute label on the soft cheese platter?) and then further customize by cutting out as many other layers as you want using exactly the colors and patterns of paper that make your event pop.

This banner dies are the perfect foundation for a banner of practically any style or size, with the individual dies ranging from 7” down to one small enough to fit on a card!

And if you want to take your party banner to the next level, bring on the genius of the Party Alphabet dies for machine-perfect lettering that still says “handmade with love” loud and clear! With the ideal sans serif font that lets the rest of your party’s personality shine, the letters stand just under 3” tall, ready to be adorned with ribbon, ephemera, and every other embellishment your custom banner calls for.

These die sets are a great way to offset party supply costs that add up exponentially with the variety of events we plan over the years. From birthdays to graduations to baby showers and beyond, the Party Dies Bundle is a great way to elevate and customize every celebration without having to race to the store hoping to find that just right something. Instead, you can create it yourself and either keep it for the next get-together or gift it to the loved one you’re celebrating!

7 DIY Banner Ideas for Party Decorations

You’d be surprised by the number of ways a DIY banner can be used in a party setting! From before your guests even walk through the door, they’ll get to experience just how much fun these extra special details add.

Invitations and Cards

Why not start with the invitation? The banner shape can add visual interest to the card without making it too complicated. With the nesting banner sizes, you can add extra color and pattern with a simple turn of the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine’s handle—no fiddling with scissors or precision blades necessary!

But don’t underestimate the value of a card that packs a BIG, BOLD message like the one below. Take inspiration from this design and apply it to either invitations or thank you cards.

With the nesting banner sizes, you can add extra color and pattern with a simple turn of the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine’s handle—no fiddling with scissors or precision blades necessary!

The Party Banner

Maybe this is the most expected way to showcase your DIY banner ideas, but it’s for good reason—everyone deserves to see their name or achievement hanging for all to see! And it helps set the tone for the rest of the decor. Maybe the vibe is playful, elegant, or something in between.

Cake Toppers

Who doesn’t love a cake-based banner?? It’s just another way to bring focus to the reason you’re all there to celebrate! Attached to sticks or strung up in a row, these can be customized with ages, congratulations, baby names, or simple hoorays—any way you put it, the party (and dessert!) just got a whole lot better because of a handmade banner. These adorable cake toppers were made with the Birthday Celebration Dies.

Attached to sticks or strung up in a row, these can be customized with ages, congratulations, baby names, or simple hoorays—any way you put it, the party (and dessert!) just got a whole lot better because of a handmade banner. These adorable cake toppers were made with the Birthday Celebration Dies.

Wrapping Paper and Gift Tags

Layer on the love with handmade wrapping paper and gift tag customizations! Using the banner as a background, spell out how you feel or keep the words more generic, but either way, your presents will feel extra special to the receiver!

Using the banner as a background, spell out how you feel or keep the words more generic, but either way, your presents will feel extra special to the receiver!

Table Decor

Guide attendees to everything from sweet treats to gift tables to seating arrangements with a miniature banner on each table. These can be single dovetail pennants or small strings of the paper cutouts spelling out exactly what you need your party people to know!

Venue Signage

You’ll inevitably need to direct guests to the backyard, an upstairs meeting room, the restroom, or other area of your party venue. Why not level up to banner signage that carries the theme and cuts down on hosting duties at the same time? Try making them all a toned-down version of the main party banner (with different verbiage) so guests know what to look for throughout the event.

What Else Can You Make with a Banner Die

Did you know a banner die can make so much more than a traditional party banner? Check out some of our favorite DIY banner ideas that turn everyday moments into something to celebrate!

Nursery Decorations: Spell out names or a favorite sleepytime phrase, or add to the decor with the cutest papers and ephemera. A door hanger is another beautiful way to customize your space.
Back-to-School Breakfast (or any other personal family tradition): Imagine a banner strung over the table, adding just enough custom fun and getting everyone excited.
Making the Team: Honor all kinds of achievements with a banner just for the occasion, for excellent grades to scoring the game-winning shot.
School Announcements: Use the banner die and letter set to let students and staff know about the upcoming school play, science fair, or dance. You can even make a classroom theme come to life!
Holidays: Hang a beloved saying or phrase from the mantle for the holidays (not just at Christmastime—think Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, and more).
Seasonal Sentiments: Celebrate your favorite season with a banner using words or imagery. Imagine bringing a bit of a beautiful fall indoors as the leaves are changing outside!
Scrapbook Pages: Small paper banners are a great addition to a scrapbook page—as a photo frame, page title, and more.
DIY Greeting Cards: Personalize your greeting cards with a monogram and matching ephemera, using a die cut banner as the card’s background.